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Welcome to the SITA Korea Aviation Tech Summit 2026
The SITA Korea Aviation Tech Summit 2026 arrives in Busan, bringing together Korea’s most influential aviation leaders for a decisive conversation on the future of air transport.
This invitation-only Summit is designed for action. Expect inspiring keynotes, expert-led discussions, and curated networking that delivers real outcomes. From operational resilience to digital acceleration, the focus is on what matters now — and what’s next.
Open exclusively to SITA customers, this closed-door gathering convenes C-level executives, directors, and senior leaders from airports, airlines, and aviation bodies across Korea. In Busan — a gateway city defined by connection and momentum — the industry comes together to exchange insight, challenge thinking, and move aviation forward.
Date & Time
Start: Wednesday 22 April 2026
End: Thursday 23 April 2026
Location
Ananti at Busan Cove, Busan, South Korea: 268-32, Gijanghaean-ro, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun
Agenda
14:00 - 14:15 Registration
14:15 - 14:20 Welcome Address
14:20 - 14:35 Opening
14:35 - 15:05 Air Transport Industry Trends & Best Practices
Industry Outlook & Understanding key technology shifts transforming airlines and airports
15:05 - 15:35 AI & Innovation
How AI is driving smarter decisions and operational gains across aviation.
15:35 - 15:55 Break
15:55 - 16: 25 Seamless Passenger Processing & Self Service
Optimizing airport operations to reduce congestion and create a seamless, stress‑free passenger experience.
16:25 - 16:55 Passenger Resiliency & Operational Readiness
Optimising airport operations to reduce congestion and create a seamless, stress‑free passenger experience.
16:55 - 17:25Connectivity for the future ready airports
17:25 - 17:55 Innovative Approaches to Sustainability and Decarbonization in the Aviation Industry
A focused session tailored to airline operations, demonstrating measurable fuel‑efficiency improvements with OptiFlight supported by proven case studies.
17:55 - 18: 30 Check- in and refresh
18:30 - 19:00 Gather at Lobby for transfer to dinner
19:00 Networking Dinner
10:00 - 10:15 Registration
10:15 - 10:20 Welcome Address
10:20 - 10:50 Biometric process with Digital Credentials
Exploring biometric adoption and border‑system integration to unify touchpoints and deliver a seamless, efficient passenger flow.
10:50 - 11:30 Air Cargo Reimagined – Open • Collaborative • Innovative
Step into the future of air cargo with CHAMP Cargosystems as it unveils how cutting-edge technologies are transforming the industry. In this session, discover how CHAMP is accelerating digitalization through innovative solutions such as APIs, ONE Record, and its next-generation cargo management system, Cargospot Neo—enabling greater efficiency, transparency, and seamless collaboration across the cargo ecosystem.
11:20 - 11:40 Break
11:40 - 12:10 Digitalizing Baggage Services for Passengers
Fresh updates how SITA Bag Mate and Electronic Bag Tags products help with both increasing passenger satisfaction and staff utilization through adoption of innovative technologies.
12:10 - 12:40 Reducing Costs for Airlines
Explore how AeroCost Manager provides detailed cost insights to help airlines streamline operations, control expenses, and enhance overall efficiency.
